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CRNA vs. anesthestiologist? |
Don't kill me, because I'm sure there is this HUGE difference... but, really, what is it? I already know what an anesthesiologist does. But what does a CRNA do? What are the hours like? Is it a boring job, and are they "cliquey" like I've heard RN's are? Do they have much flexibility with their work schedule? Some might argue just how HUGE the difference is as the belief is that the type of practice is the same. Pay is less for CRNAs but I hear so is the amount of malpractice paid out. Don't know if being an RN automatically makes one a part of a clique so to speak. I would suggest speaking with both an RN and a CRNA to get a better idea of their job. In order to become a CRNA you will have to practice as a RN for about 2 years in either the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) or the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) before you are allowed to apply to the program. CRNA stands for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. A CRNA is a masters level prepared advanced practice nurse (APN). The program takes about 3-4 years to complete depending on whether the person goes full or part time. CRNAs practice in all 50 states independently and can administer anesthesia in all types of surgical cases applying all the accepted anesthetic techniques: general, regional, local, or sedation. CRNAs practice in a wide variety of settings including public and private sectors, traditional hospital settings, pain clinics, physician's offices, or in solo practice. They may work with podiatrists, dentists, anesthesiologists, surgeons, obstetricians and other professionals requiring their services. The major differences include education, malpractice, and salary. CRNAs make annually about $150,000. Hope this helps i'm not sure what a CRNA is but i know a CNA "certified nursing assistant" changes diapers, cleans up gross messes, helps with everything a nurse needs assistance with. my only guess what a CRNA is... "certified registered nurses assistant"?? My sister in law is a CNA and she works the evening shift. 2-10? making around $13-14hr with 5 months experience. they paid her training and state board exams. |
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